Description for Origanum Majorana, Marjoram, Marwa

Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is easy to grow herb well suited for growing in containers as well as the garden. Marjoram plants are tender perennials, they are typically treated as annuals as freezing temperatures will cause serious injury or death to the plants.

Common name

Flower colours

Bloom time

Height

Difficulty

Origanum majorana

White, Pink, Lavender

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Up to 90 to 160 cm

Easy to grow

Planting and care

Seeds are sown from February to April.

Sunlight

Soil

Water

Temperature

Fertilizer

Full sunlight

rich loamy, well-drained soil with 6 to 7.5 pH level

Medium

20 to 30 degree C

Apply any organic fertilizer

Caring for Origanum Majorana

Watering should do when the soil feels to dry.

Organig mulching is used for control the weed and maintain soil temperature and moisture.

Harvesting

Harvest shoots before the flowering

Typical uses of Origanum Majorana

Special features: Marwa leaves are used as fresh or dried and lend a spicy, sweet, almost piney flavour that compliments vegetables.